Is it true that Sanchez's time to 2nd is already under 4 seconds?His pop times (catchers mitt to second base) are around 1.85 on average.

mwalvlior

06-21-10, 03:22 PM

His pop times (catchers mitt to second base) are around 1.85 on average.

so does that mean you are saying that the 4 successful steals were more on the pitchers (3 different pitchers)?

Buzah!

06-21-10, 03:23 PM

C Gary Sanchez 2 for 4 with a grandslam, an assist on a throw to 2nd on a caught stealing and, a throwing error on another play. Showing off his tools in game one.He also walked and plate disc. is a tool.

Hughes2.50

06-21-10, 03:31 PM

He also walked and plate disc. is a tool.Plate discipline is a tool - plus; (a) hit for average, (b) hit for power, (c) field your position,(d) throw, and (e) run, are considered the traditional five-tools. Certainly, plate discipline which the Yanks like to see is generally considered part of the "hit for average" tool.

Hughes2.50

06-21-10, 03:34 PM

so does that mean you are saying that the 4 successful steals were more on the pitchers (3 different pitchers)?Given Sanchez also had a throwing error it is clear he needs reps at catcher. I do know he has the tools to be an exceptional defensive catcher - I doubt he already is. He's got to work hard to be an exceptional major league defensive catcher.<p>The Yankees don't expect their minor league pitchers to hold on baserunners in rookie league and low A ball. That makes it tougher to control the running game for a catcher.

yankee82093

06-21-10, 04:29 PM

He also walked and plate disc. is a tool.

Isn't it generally considered more of a skill? Aren't there like 7 skills or something?

yankee82093

06-21-10, 04:30 PM

Plate discipline is a tool - plus; (a) hit for average, (b) hit for power, (c) field your position,(d) throw, and (e) run, are considered the traditional five-tools. Certainly, plate discipline which the Yanks like to see is generally considered part of the "hit for average" tool.

I don't think so. BABIP ability (hit tool) and plate discipline are nearly independent. Hit tool does not mean be able to sustain a high BA, it just means good contact skills.

Buzah!

06-21-10, 04:34 PM

The Yanks consider it a tool.

Dexter Morgan

06-21-10, 05:45 PM

Damn, I almost forgot about all these arms we drafted the previous 2 drafts.

this team is loaded with prospects. Checo, DeLuca, Gerritse, Bryan Mitchell, Turley and Matt Richardson on the mound. Sanchez, Perkins, Culver, Nunez, in the field. should be fun.

dont forget rey nunez, kuo, flores, felix, toussan duran. woh!

Januz

06-22-10, 04:18 AM

dont forget rey nunez, kuo, flores, felix, toussan duran. woh!
The guy I am going to be following is Bryan Mitchell. He is shooting up the best prospect list very quickly: He is already 10th: 10. Bryan Mitchell RHP 4/19/1991
Mitchell was picked up in the 16th round in 2009 and is probably going to go down as a late round steal when all is said and done. He’s already 6-2 and 175 so the frame is there with room to grow. He already throws a 2 seam fastball in the low 90s with a feel for a changeup and a plus 12-6 curveball which is considered one of the best in the system already. So this kid has upside to spare right now. He’s this high on the list based on his upside. Barring injury he will move fast into full season ball and then take it one step at a time. http://baseballinstinct.com/ (http://www.google.com/url?url=http://baseballinstinct.com/&rct=j&sa=X&ei=eHsgTMebLMT68Abi_MR0&ved=0CB4Q1AUwAA&q=bryan+mitchell+and+new+york+yankees&usg=AFQjCNE7YfSSdn6xY378ZjcRXfQn5tumwA) What is frightening is the GCL Yankees almost have TOO much talent down there (Particularly on the mound DeLuca, Gerritse, Chico, and of course, Mitchell (You have to assume Turley and some of the others will move)). This could be one of the reasons why Encencas & Morton who look like they have agreed to terms (The fact they are NOT going to summer ball is a clue), will not be signed until late, there is simply no room for them yet (The Commissioner's office being the other reason).

good work by deluca and that offense is insane right now. got to keep the walks down, but good first effort. any reports on his stuff today?

bmxstreetrider86

06-22-10, 04:15 PM

interesting debut for deluca

Jax Teller

06-22-10, 04:17 PM

Rey Nunez with a HR. I dig it.

bmxstreetrider86

06-22-10, 04:26 PM

lol the starting pitcher for the pirates was 14 years older than gary sanchez

Buzah!

06-22-10, 04:41 PM

That fits in with my theory that the GCL Yanks could thump the MLB Pirates.

mwalvlior

06-23-10, 09:45 AM

Culver officially on the GCL roster now. maybe he plays today?

yankeelover

06-23-10, 11:08 AM

No, Cito Culver is not in today's lineup. :mad:

Posada_20

06-23-10, 11:17 AM

No, Cito Culver is not in today's lineup. :mad:

But Bryan Mitchell is on the mound today. :)

Posada_20

06-23-10, 11:44 AM

Rough debut for Mitchell. After a 1-2-3 first inning, he lost the strike zone in the 2nd, walking 4 batters and giving up a grand slam. 5-0 Tigers.

McMoose

06-23-10, 11:53 AM

Rough debut for Mitchell. After a 1-2-3 first inning, he lost the strike zone in the 2nd, walking 4 batters and giving up a grand slam. 5-0 Tigers.

Youch. Anyone know how his velocity was?

DominicanYankee

06-23-10, 12:39 PM

Any update on the game? Did they bounce back?

Posada_20

06-23-10, 12:41 PM

Any update on the game? Did they bounce back?

Bats are silent today. Trailing 5-0 with only 1 hit and 10 strikeouts through 6.

Buzah!

06-23-10, 12:48 PM

They just picked up two in the bottom of the 7th. Maybe they'll pull it out.

mwalvlior

06-23-10, 01:07 PM

anyone have a scouting report on juan marcano?

DominicanYankee

06-23-10, 01:40 PM

Bats are silent today. Trailing 5-0 with only 1 hit and 10 strikeouts through 6.

If the game still is 5 - 1, the relief pitching is doing the job. What pitchers followed Mitchell?

mwalvlior

06-23-10, 01:59 PM

If the game still is 5 - 1, the relief pitching is doing the job. What pitchers followed Mitchell?

Ended 5-2

Tapia 2IP 1H 1BB 1K
Marcano 4IP 1H 0BB 1K
Reyes 1IP 2H

Sanchez with an RBI in all 3 games

yanke1313

06-23-10, 02:01 PM

I think I remember Marcano dominating the DSL for a few years.

mwalvlior

06-23-10, 02:03 PM

I think I remember Marcano dominating the DSL for a few years.

stats back that up. few hits, lot of walks even more K's.

njdhockey

06-23-10, 06:29 PM

Are the Yankees two Australian prospects (Kyle Perkins and Nathan Aron) going to play for the GCL Yankees?

Buzah!

06-23-10, 06:32 PM

They've both on the roster, but whether they'll play or not is anyone's guess.

dpbddd99

06-23-10, 06:48 PM

Aron has one at bat, no hits.

yoo-boo

06-23-10, 07:22 PM

Marshall reached A level last year and Turley and Richardson have yet to reach the A level in 3 years. Does it mean both Turley and Richardson are a long development project, right?

indianyanksfan

06-23-10, 07:59 PM

Marshall reached A level last year and Turley and Richardson have yet to reach the A level in 3 years. Does it mean both Turley and Richardson are a long development project, right?

i think they are taking their time with them.

sjkqw

06-23-10, 08:13 PM

Marshall reached A level last year and Turley and Richardson have yet to reach the A level in 3 years. Does it mean both Turley and Richardson are a long development project, right?

To be fair to them, this is only their second development year so a year and a start. I think they are both supposed to be in SI at some point this year to take the rotation spots of Green and Elam (or even W. Rodriguez and the empty one at this point). 2011 would be A ball for them. Marshall could work his way back to A ball this year. I hope they take their time bringing him back from injury though. If all goes well he will be in Tampa in 2011.

yoo-boo

06-23-10, 09:10 PM

last year was their first full season. Marshall went more than 80 innings for Charleston and both Turley and Richardson pitched at least 60 innings for lesser than A teams.

Granted, Marshall was drafted way high and has more upside but I would like to know what is the reason to hold Turley and Richardson below Low A.

Off my head,

1. new to pitching when drafted.
2. stuff is just aveage.
3. too many pitchers in higher levels.
4. low upside turning into a journey pitcher.

yoo-boo

06-23-10, 09:20 PM

chase Whitley struck out twice each game as he earned 2 saves. last time I checked Whitely barely toppled out 92 mph. I am kind of hoping I read wrong scouting report. What is his top FB right now?

Yankees1962

06-24-10, 05:48 AM

To be fair to them, this is only their second development year so a year and a start. I think they are both supposed to be in SI at some point this year to take the rotation spots of Green and Elam (or even W. Rodriguez and the empty one at this point). 2011 would be A ball for them. Marshall could work his way back to A ball this year. I hope they take their time bringing him back from injury though. If all goes well he will be in Tampa in 2011.
Marshall has one last rehab start in GCL then heads back to Charleston next week.

sjkqw

06-24-10, 06:42 AM

Marshall has one last rehab start in GCL then heads back to Charleston next week.

Already! Then that was a really quick recovery. He had TJS in September.

sjkqw

06-24-10, 06:47 AM

last year was their first full season. Marshall went more than 80 innings for Charleston and both Turley and Richardson pitched at least 60 innings for lesser than A teams.

Granted, Marshall was drafted way high and has more upside but I would like to know what is the reason to hold Turley and Richardson below Low A.

Off my head,

1. new to pitching when drafted.
2. stuff is just aveage.
3. too many pitchers in higher levels.
4. low upside turning into a journey pitcher.

Well they are not top 40 prospects in our system and maybe one is top 50, but I would have to say 2 in combination with 4. Though I think they aren't that bad. Also Richardson got destroyed in Staten Island last year. Granted, Marshall did get destroyed in Charleston all year. I think it is just higher upside for Marshall and taking it slow with the other guys

Yankees1962

06-24-10, 07:41 AM

Already! Then that was a really quick recovery. He had TJS in September.
He had about 2-3 rehab starts in EST.

yoo-boo

06-25-10, 09:23 AM

Already! Then that was a really quick recovery. He had TJS in September.

He had TJS in June or July. It did mention that he wont be ready until end of this July. I guess he is on the right time. Also, he already reached 93-95 mph FB. Yankees have to be careful with this kid because they already destroyed Garcia and Horne.

yoo-boo

06-25-10, 09:25 AM

Well they are not top 40 prospects in our system and maybe one is top 50, but I would have to say 2 in combination with 4. Though I think they aren't that bad. Also Richardson got destroyed in Staten Island last year. Granted, Marshall did get destroyed in Charleston all year. I think it is just higher upside for Marshall and taking it slow with the other guys

I try to get more deep information on Richardson and Turley but pffttt. I guess I have to wait for someone to bring it up in near future.

Posada_20

06-25-10, 11:19 AM

Culver is in the GCL lineup today. Is 0-1 so far.

TheHugeUnit2

06-25-10, 11:20 AM

Culver is in the GCL lineup today. Is 0-1 so far.

He's dead to me.

Posada_20

06-25-10, 11:21 AM

Banuelos making his 2nd start today. Could be headed back to High A Tampa after today.

bmxstreetrider86

06-25-10, 11:27 AM

matchup of some tops picks, Biddle is the phillies #1 pick

Melan-cynic

06-25-10, 12:17 PM

He had TJS in June or July. It did mention that he wont be ready until end of this July. I guess he is on the right time. Also, he already reached 93-95 mph FB. Yankees have to be careful with this kid because they already destroyed Garcia and Horne.Yankees have def mishandled pitching prospects at times but Garcia and Horne are not in that conversation. Both prospects have been the epitome of injury prone and owe their medical problems to Mr. Glassness, not some kind of organizational mismanagement.

Matsui55

06-25-10, 09:26 PM

He had TJS in June or July. It did mention that he wont be ready until end of this July. I guess he is on the right time. Also, he already reached 93-95 mph FB. Yankees have to be careful with this kid because they already destroyed Garcia and Horne.

Horne had TJ surgery before he was even drafted by the Yanks (in college). The questions surrounding him post-injury was the reason he fell to the 11th round, where the Yanks got him.

Garcia had been a pitcher for exactly one year before the Yanks drafted him (he had been a C and was converted to a P in his senior team in HS). Guys who are converted to the mound often encounter arm problems, as their arms simply are not conditioned to the workload that is demanded of a pro SP.

I would say that Joba is probably a better example of someone they mishandled.

yoo-boo

06-26-10, 09:19 AM

I meant all of SP I mentioned were hurt and rushed back into actual games on their watch. Granted, it was fast movement program for him but Joba had not been hurt in the minor system and he had weak health status back in college. Only SP I so far know that survived the Yankees' "surgery and go" program was Wang.

yoo-boo

06-26-10, 09:23 AM

He's dead to me.

you are the most dreadful Yankee fan. :P

anyways, I am sure I will see a ton of negative comments toward him for 2 years if he finishes a weak season. Jeter did struggle first 2 years in pro.

ArodMVP217

06-26-10, 09:53 AM

Horne had TJ surgery before he was even drafted by the Yanks (in college). The questions surrounding him post-injury was the reason he fell to the 11th round, where the Yanks got him.

Garcia had been a pitcher for exactly one year before the Yanks drafted him (he had been a C and was converted to a P in his senior team in HS). Guys who are converted to the mound often encounter arm problems, as their arms simply are not conditioned to the workload that is demanded of a pro SP.

I would say that Joba is probably a better example of someone they mishandled.

yes, Although I am inquisitive as to the extent of Jober's offseason regimen

Matsui55

06-26-10, 11:00 AM

I meant all of SP I mentioned were hurt and rushed back into actual games on their watch. Granted, it was fast movement program for him but Joba had not been hurt in the minor system and he had weak health status back in college. Only SP I so far know that survived the Yankees' "surgery and go" program was Wang.

Really? How about Mo? Melancon? Brackman?

Matsui55

06-26-10, 11:02 AM

yes, Although I am inquisitive as to the extent of Jober's offseason regimen

I was focusing more on the indecision in making him a SP or reliever- and calling him up too early. They should have just left him as a SP and brought him up the next May/June when he should have been ready.

Now, I think that every time he takes the mound as a SP, he is actually thinking that if he doesn't do well, its back to the pen. The Yanks needed to make up their minds 2 years ago- now, it may be too late and Joba will be forever looking over his shoulder as a SP as a Yankee.

Hughes2.50

06-28-10, 11:15 AM

Deluca on the mound today.<p>Not many rookie teams can sport a four man lead off contingent of:<p>1) Felix Anderson<p>2) Cito Culver<p>3) Gary Sanchez<p>4) Ramon Flores<p>All four are eighteen this year and all four are tremendous prospects.<p>Deluca 1IP 1BB 1K 0R

Gusto

06-28-10, 11:23 AM

Sanchez picks off a runner in the first

Hughes2.50

06-28-10, 11:25 AM

Sanchez with a single in the bottom of the first; Flores with a double; Nunez three run homer.

mwalvlior

06-28-10, 11:42 AM

Sanchez with a single in the bottom of the first; Flores with a double; Nunez three run homer.

so the book on deluca is very good stuff, but little clue where it is going?

Hughes2.50

06-28-10, 11:47 AM

so the book on deluca is very good stuff, but little clue where it is going?It looks that way.<p>A good article on Deluca<p>http://www.nj.com/reporter/index.ssf/2009/08/ny_yankees_sign_pitcher_out_of.html<p>Basically he was a late sign and the Yankees followed him in the summer where he was hitting 96-97. 500K contract for a 44th round pick just made Commisar Bud delighted.<p>He's having a tough bottom of the third.

mwalvlior

06-28-10, 02:11 PM

deluca finished 2 2/3IP 4H 3ER 5BB 5K

Sanchez 3 for 4 day

down 9-7

Hughes2.50

06-28-10, 02:17 PM

Culver 1-4 scored on a double by Sanchez (3-4)

mwalvlior

06-28-10, 02:20 PM

sanchez with another runner picked off first? he is doing that like pudge and yadier.

Hughes2.50

06-28-10, 02:23 PM

sanchez with another runner picked off first? he is doing that like pudge and yadier.The second pickoff was by the pitcher, not Sanchez.<p>He comes manned with a cannon under his right wing.

Dexter Morgan

06-28-10, 02:37 PM

Sanchez seems like an exciting prospect... good defense and a big bat.

mwalvlior

06-28-10, 02:42 PM

The second pickoff was by the pitcher, not Sanchez.He comes manned with a cannon under his right wing.

i didnt mean it as 2 today, just another cause he has done it a few times now this season. maybe that is wrong.

Hughes2.50

06-28-10, 02:50 PM

i didnt mean it as 2 today, just another cause he has done it a few times now this season. maybe that is wrong.No, I think you are right. I've got a complaint about Baseball Reference's minor league web site:<p>They still don't as of <a href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/team.cgi?id=42144">today</a href>, have Sanchez' stats (not even listed at all) - weird

Gusto

06-28-10, 03:12 PM

No, I think you are right. I've got a complaint about Baseball Reference's minor league web site:<p>They still don't as of <a href="http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/team.cgi?id=42144">today</a href>, have Sanchez' stats (not even listed at all) - weird

They don't even have him listed on the roster http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/team.cgi?id=42144

Hughes2.50

06-28-10, 03:40 PM

They don't even have him listed on the roster http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/team.cgi?id=42144I know. I'm guessng someone doesn't want anyone to know what's in our system (conspiracy theory) :P

Hughes2.50

06-28-10, 03:43 PM

Sanchez seems like an exciting prospect... good defense and a big bat.He's a huge prospect. The Yankees 3 mill dollar investment appears wise indeed. His potential is off the charts.<p>He won't be eighteen till December.

Fabien Brandy

06-28-10, 03:57 PM

Hubie Brown: Sanchez's potential is unlimited.

John Thompson: Very unlimited.

Hughes2.50

06-28-10, 04:04 PM

Hubie Brown: Sanchez's potential is unlimited.

John Thompson: Very unlimited.LoL....

philleotardo

06-28-10, 08:57 PM

Hubie Brown: Sanchez's potential is unlimited.

John Thompson: Very unlimited.Jay Bilas: But does he have great length and second jumpability?

Gary Sanchez > Miguel Sano
You can make a strong case that he can be a better prospect than Montero.

Buzah!

06-29-10, 12:58 PM

Montero didn't really go off until the end of the season/playoffs when he was in the GCL. This is a different start. But, Gary still have to kill 3 pitchers parks to be considered with Jesus. Though, it does seem that he has a Yankee Bat.

cuse621

06-29-10, 01:00 PM

Lets relax. He's played 6 games. Lets not annoint yet. I do think he'll be a great prospect but lets not get ahead of ourselves.

kan_t

06-29-10, 01:01 PM

Mitchell 4 IP, H, BB, SO

Sanchez 1-1, HR, 2 RBI, 2 BB
Culver 2-3, R, SO

mwalvlior

06-29-10, 01:11 PM

nice to see culver get his first multi-hit game. also stole a bag

mwalvlior

06-29-10, 01:14 PM

yea, no reason to really compare Jesus and Sanchez just yet. Certainly the start makes us all a little giddy but the small sample size issue does still exist. keep it up another 2-3 weeks and it gets even more exciting. ;)

mwalvlior

06-29-10, 01:21 PM

make that 3 hits for Cito. 3-4 1SO 1SB (3rd) now up to .313 from .167 before the game. ah the beauty of SSS.

BrandonA33

06-29-10, 01:59 PM

2 BB for Sanchez as well, SSS...but so far has shown good plate discipline
4:5 BB:k

dpbddd99

06-29-10, 02:10 PM

Culver ends up with four hits. May make all of us who hated the pick look bad.

mwalvlior

06-29-10, 02:18 PM

Culver 4-5 1 2B 1RBI 1SB 1SO avg up to .353
Sanchez 1-2 2 run HR 3BB (now 5BB on season) (anyone know if any of those were intentional)

Mitchell excellent bounce back 4IP 1BB 1H 1K

good day in GCL.

bmxstreetrider86

06-29-10, 02:20 PM

one was intentional

mwalvlior

06-29-10, 02:21 PM

one was intentional

yeah i was just about to edit as i saw it at the bottom of the box score. thanks.

jeter62375

06-29-10, 02:29 PM

Culver ends up with four hits. May make all of us who hated the pick look bad.

let's slow down, the gcl is a high school all star game, but it's definitely nice to see some of these guys having a nice start to their careers.

mwalvlior

06-29-10, 02:31 PM

let's slow down, the gcl is a high school all star game, but it's definitely nice to see some of these guys having a nice start to their careers.

agreed. nice to see some first's for cito today though. 1st multi hit game, 1st rbi, 1st extra base hit and 1st SB. now keep it up young man.

McMoose

06-29-10, 05:25 PM

agreed. nice to see some first's for cito today though. 1st multi hit game, 1st rbi, 1st extra base hit and 1st SB. now keep it up young man.

Just looked it up. Love the four scoreless for Bryan Mitchell, don't really like the one strikeout and 3-8 GB/FB.

EDIT: Thanks mwalvlior.

Hughes2.50

06-29-10, 05:38 PM

agreed. nice to see some first's for cito today though. 1st multi hit game, 1st rbi, 1st extra base hit and 1st SB. now keep it up young man.Do you see the irony in the user-name for the guy who threw the wet towel on Cito's day..:)

mwalvlior

06-29-10, 05:42 PM

Do you see the irony in the user-name for the guy who through the wet towel on Cito's day..:)

he doesnt need to worry, Cito will take his time. ;)

Hughes2.50

06-29-10, 05:47 PM

he doesnt need to worry, Cito will take his time. ;)At least 3 or 4.....:)

Hughes2.50

06-29-10, 08:50 PM

You can make a strong case that he can be a better prospect than Montero.With a better glove and the chance to be a comparable masher - yes that argument can me made. One thing that needs to be noted is how many runs a good catcher saves his team. The best defensive catchers can save fifteen or twenty-five runs during a season beyond the average major league catcher. And a little discussed fielding metric, takes into account the runs saved over a year by playing a high-priority defensive position like catcher or shortstop.

DiamDawg

06-30-10, 09:21 AM

Cito seems to be striking out alot .. any clue how many total at bats and how many strikeouts ... if C is to make it and be an asset on O he's going to be a #1 or #2 hitter .. so although striking out is never good its unaaceptable from your #1 or 2 hitters ... plus it maybe a sign that he's having trouble handling a pitch or location ...

any clue on his fielding ... assists/put outs/errors ..

thanks to any one that can help ..

DRobertsonNYY

06-30-10, 09:39 AM

its gulf coast league.. and his first pro ABs... he's gonna K a decent amount

Yankees1962

06-30-10, 10:10 AM

Cito seems to be striking out alot .. any clue how many total at bats and how many strikeouts ... if C is to make it and be an asset on O he's going to be a #1 or #2 hitter .. so although striking out is never good its unaaceptable from your #1 or 2 hitters ... plus it maybe a sign that he's having trouble handling a pitch or location ...

any clue on his fielding ... assists/put outs/errors ..

thanks to any one that can help ..
Take a look at this shortstop's first professional season down in GCL.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=jeter-001der

Gusto

06-30-10, 11:46 AM

Cito seems to be striking out alot

You need to go review his stats ... 3 ... that's the number of times he has k'd in 17 ABs.

Heathcott K'd three times yesterday. Why aren't you worried about him.

mwalvlior

06-30-10, 11:57 AM

Cito drew his first walk. :P

Matsui55

06-30-10, 09:04 PM

Cito seems to be striking out alot .. any clue how many total at bats and how many strikeouts ... if C is to make it and be an asset on O he's going to be a #1 or #2 hitter .. so although striking out is never good its unaaceptable from your #1 or 2 hitters ... plus it maybe a sign that he's having trouble handling a pitch or location ...

any clue on his fielding ... assists/put outs/errors ..

thanks to any one that can help ..

He's 17 years old and from the NE. In terms of game-ready skills, he's not there right now. In fact, I wouldn't be greatly surprised if the Yanks held him back in Extended ST next year and put him in the GCL or SI, depending on development. Keep in mind that he would still only be 18 then- the same age as most of NEXT YEAR'S HS draftees.

Remember, he's a project. His tools give him very good upside, but expecting immediate results isn't part of the plan.

mhmajp

07-01-10, 06:50 AM

Cito seems to be striking out alot .. any clue how many total at bats and how many strikeouts ... if C is to make it and be an asset on O he's going to be a #1 or #2 hitter .. so although striking out is never good its unaaceptable from your #1 or 2 hitters ... plus it maybe a sign that he's having trouble handling a pitch or location ...

any clue on his fielding ... assists/put outs/errors ..

thanks to any one that can help ..

Why does he need to be at the top of the order? He could hit somewhere between 7 and 9 if he becomes a great short stop with so-so offensive skills. At any rate, he's just starting out in professional ball at 17 and, so far, seems to be doing just fine.

Hughes2.50

07-01-10, 08:15 AM

Why does he need to be at the top of the order? He could hit somewhere between 7 and 9 if he becomes a great short stop with so-so offensive skills. At any rate, he's just starting out in professional ball at 17 and, so far, seems to be doing just fine.First of all Cito has 3K in 20 AB - a low rate - just about everyone on that roster has a higher K rate. The Yankees expect that Cito will be a successful hitter for average and he could show surprising power for a shortstop. I'm extremely impressed so far.<p>As for his fielding, the Yankees drafted him because they feel confident he can play shortstop for a long time. In his gulf coast games so far he hasn't errred and has made all the plays expected.

Hughes2.50

07-01-10, 08:29 AM

He's 17 years old and from the NE. In terms of game-ready skills, he's not there right now. In fact, <b>I wouldn't be greatly surprised if the Yanks held him back in Extended ST next year and put him in the GCL or SI, depending on development.</b> Keep in mind that he would still only be 18 then- the same age as most of NEXT YEAR'S HS draftees.

Remember, he's a project. His tools give him very good upside, but expecting immediate results isn't part of the plan.Still think the Yankees will hold back on putting this kid on the field? At least now you apparently acknowledge that decision will be based on how he develops this year and in instructs in the fall and winter. It was always about how well players develop not an effort to be cautious in pushing kids. <p>I think the Yankees hope and indeed expect that Culver will develop well in GCL and demonstrate he needs a full year challenge next year. Trout of the Angels has shown that NE players can develop very quickly if given the chance.

Matsui55

07-01-10, 08:42 AM

Still think the Yankees will hold back on putting this kid on the field? At least now you apparently acknowledge that decision will be based on how he develops this year and in instructs in the fall and winter. It was always about how well players develop not an effort to be cautious in pushing kids. <p>I think the Yankees hope and indeeed expect that Culver will develop well in GCL and demonstrate he needs a full year challenge next year. Trout of the Angels has shown that NE players can develop very quickly if given the chance.

Trout is a much more advanced bat that Culver is. Cito is about upside, not "now" production. The Yanks have an extra incentive to make sure this kid succeeds- if Cito becomes a ML SS with the skills set they envision, the Yanks will take GREAT pleasure in rubbing into BA's faces.

However, in order to do so, they need to get him as much "coaching up" as possible over the next several years. Pushing him to the next level to "challenge" him is not part of that equation.

Quite simply, he will be behind the Latin and Southern kids in on-field exposure and field time. He needs to begin to make up that difference in the cage, taking grounders, strengthening himself physically, and all the "little things" that go into prospect development. If he's on an artificial timeline to get him to low A ball in April, he will not get the time he needs.

Keep in mind that in ST, the fields are crowded and not a lot of one-on-one time is available. He needs winter AND extended ST to get the maximum benefit.

Like I said, he's only 17. Repeating rookie ball or going to SI next year is no tragedy- since he will still be 18 then, and the same age as most HS kids coming in.

Besides, its not like he will be alone in this. If the Yanks bring in Gumbs, Williams, Rutckyj, Deze and Kish, they most likely be joining him, as they won't sign in time to get any meaningful time in this summer.

Hughes2.50

07-01-10, 08:48 AM

Trout is a much more advanced bat that Culver is. Cito is about upside, not "now" production. The Yanks have an extra incentive to make sure this kid succeeds- if Cito becomes a ML SS with the skills set they envision, the Yanks will take GREAT pleasure in rubbing into BA's faces.

However, in order to do so, they need to get him as much "coaching up" as possible over the next several years. Pushing him to the next level to "challenge" him is not part of that equation.

Quite simply, he will be behind the Latin and Southern kids in on-field exposure and field time. He needs to begin to make up that difference in the cage, taking grounders, strengthening himself physically, and all the "little things" that go into prospect development. If he's on an artificial timeline to get him to low A ball in April, he will not get the time he needs.

Keep in mind that in ST, the fields are crowded and not a lot of one-on-one time is available. He needs winter AND extended ST to get the maximum benefit.

Like I said, he's only 17. Repeating rookie ball or going to SI next year is no tragedy- since he will still be 18 then, and the same age as most HS kids coming in.

Besides, its not like he will be alone in this. If the Yanks bring in Gumbs, Williams, Rutckyj, Deze and Kish, they most likely be joining him, as they won't sign in time to get any meaningful time in this summer.The Yankees have no reason to have a player repeat a level if he shows he has already handled it. You mention the latin players that have been in the system for two years already (and incidentally playing at the same level as Cito). Well players like Felix Anderson and Ramon Flores (the same age as Cito and already in the system) are players like that and Cito is fitting right in already. The Yankees let the individual player's performance tell them what they can handle. Don't expect they will hold this kid back if he meets challenges and shows he should go forward.<p>Btw, two more latin players (Rosario and Toussen both shortstops too) are actually on the roster with Culver and have already been lapped by Cito.

yoo-boo

07-01-10, 09:21 AM

Trout is a much more advanced bat that Culver is. Cito is about upside, not "now" production. The Yanks have an extra incentive to make sure this kid succeeds- if Cito becomes a ML SS with the skills set they envision, the Yanks will take GREAT pleasure in rubbing into BA's faces.

As first round talent, Trout was a sure thing and Cito was not. In history, Yanks always took kids at least round earlier but not in first round but Yanks have been "tight" in budget because of CC and Tex. Because Cito was valued as 2nd round and Yanks were sitting at very end of the round, they took Cito in the first round as a conservative approach. That means Yanks will not take ANY pleasure in rubbing BA's faces.

yoo-boo

07-01-10, 09:22 AM

DSL level is not always ahead of HS level.

awy

07-01-10, 09:23 AM

do you consider hs all star level to be "hs level?" how about hs level in the northeast?

Hughes2.50

07-01-10, 09:29 AM

As first round talent, Trout was a sure thing and Cito was not. In history, Yanks always took kids at least round earlier but not in first round but Yanks have been "tight" in budget because of CC and Tex. Because Cito was valued as 2nd round and Yanks were sitting at very end of the round, they took Cito in the first round as a conservative approach. That means Yanks will not take ANY pleasure in rubbing BA's faces.Trout signed for slot at the 25th pick last year. He was not a signability pick or considered a sure thing by any stretch of the imagination. In fact Trout was considered someone who would need a lot of instruction before reaching his potential - it just so happens that Trout showed he could handle rookie league and then full year low a ball.<p>I'm not saying that Culver is the same player as Trout and his development will parallel Trout's. I am saying that Culver, like Trout, is a player who will probably exceed expectations (of teams that picked their players earlier than both Trout and Culver were selected) as did Trout.

yoo-boo

07-01-10, 09:42 AM

Trout signed for slot at the 25th pick last year. He was not a signability pick or considered a sure thing by any stretch of the imagination. In fact Trout was considered somone who would need a lot of instruction before reaching his potential - it just so happens that Trout showed he could handle rookie league and then full year low a ball.I'm not saying that Culver is the same player as Trout and his development will parallel Trout's. I am saying that Culver, like Trout, is a player who will probably exceed expectations (of teams that picked their players earlier than both Trout and Culver were selected) as did Trout.

For that part, I am very concerned because Yanks instructors wont match Angels'.

yoo-boo

07-01-10, 09:43 AM

do you consider hs all star level to be "hs level?" how about hs level in the northeast?

key words: "NOT ALWAYS"

Hughes2.50

07-01-10, 09:48 AM

For that part, I am very concerned because Yanks instructors wont match Angels'.Once again you missed the point. Trout needed less instruction than most teams assumed he would need coming from the Northeast. The same is true of Cito, the Yankees already know he can play shortstop and hit. <p>The Yankees instructors aren't as good as the Angels instructors? OK.

Yankees1962

07-01-10, 09:52 AM

Once again you missed the point. Trout needed less instruction than most teams assumed he would need coming from the Northeast. The same is true of Cito, the Yankees already know he can play shortstop and hit. The Yankees instructors aren't as good as the Angels instructors? OK.
The same troll under a different alias.

yoo-boo

07-01-10, 10:09 AM

Once again you missed the point. Trout needed less instruction than most teams assumed he would need coming from the Northeast. The same is true of Cito, the Yankees already know he can play shortstop and hit. The Yankees instructors aren't as good as the Angels instructors? OK.

Uh? NJ is the same as NY? oh right. Trout's name and first round had been around way before the draft day. Cito was not. Both are not same. Only benefit of Cito's is Yanks had watched him growing up as they will know what to do with Cito.

Yankees1962

07-01-10, 10:50 AM

Uh? NJ is the same as NY? oh right. Trout's name and first round had been around way before the draft day. Cito was not. Both are not same. Only benefit of Cito's is Yanks had watched him growing up as they will know what to do with Cito.
Seems like a significant benefit if the Yankees are correct in their evaluation of him and he reaches the potential they envision about him.

NY_GOLDENARMS

07-01-10, 12:04 PM

Seems like a significant benefit if the Yankees are correct in their evaluation of him and he reaches the potential they envision about him.

I would say this is a clear means to measure the effectiveness of their evaluations. Not to say he has to become a major league player to prove their worth but if he turns into another Carmen Angelini debacle, it sure knocks down the faith I have in these types of picks going forward but if he does turn out to be the goods, I'm sure they will be showered with accolades (fingers crossed).

mbn007

07-01-10, 12:21 PM

Culver batting 5th today as the DH. He has a SF. 2-2 score after 4 innings. Turley pitching. Has 6 Ks after 4. Culver's replacement at SS, Rosario, has 2 errors, and Duran has 1. Both runs against Turley are unearned.

Duran, 3-3 with a 2B, Sanchez, 2-2.

BrandonA33

07-01-10, 12:41 PM

This Sanchez fella is pretty good

Yankees1962

07-01-10, 01:17 PM

I would say this is a clear means to measure the effectiveness of their evaluations. Not to say he has to become a major league player to prove their worth but if he turns into another Carmen Angelini debacle, it sure knocks down the faith I have in these types of picks going forward but if he does turn out to be the goods, I'm sure they will be showered with accolades (fingers crossed).
Not necessarily because scouting amateur baseball players is not an exact science and even the best organizations at evaluating such talent have a pretty high failure rate.

Yankees1962

07-01-10, 01:18 PM

Culver batting 5th today as the DH. He has a SF. 2-2 score after 4 innings. Turley pitching. Has 6 Ks after 4. Culver's replacement at SS, Rosario, has 2 errors, and Duran has 1. Both runs against Turley are unearned.

Duran, 3-3 with a 2B, Sanchez, 2-2.
The Yankees committed at least six errors today with Rosario making 3 of them.

Melan-cynic

07-01-10, 01:35 PM

Duran, 3-3 with a 2B, Sanchez, 2-2.Dios mio man. "That boy is hot."

indianyanksfan

07-02-10, 04:08 AM

how was turley's stuff?

kan_t

07-03-10, 04:03 PM

Gary Sanchez

37AB, .459/.545/.784, 6BB, 9SO

Melan-cynic

07-04-10, 12:07 PM

Just silly.

BrandonA33

07-04-10, 01:34 PM

The GCL Yankees having a day off may be the only way to keep this dude from getting hits

mwalvlior

07-04-10, 02:05 PM

BenBadler (http://twitter.com/BenBadler) Three more hits for #Yankees (http://twitter.com/search?q=%23Yankees) C Gary Sanchez. I know it's just 10 games, but for a 17-year-old, his GCL numbers are bananas

mwalvlior

07-04-10, 02:16 PM

follow up on sanchez:

BenBadler (http://twitter.com/BenBadler) Great arm but his receiving has a long ways to go RT @zs190 (http://twitter.com/zs190) 6 PB's in 10 games too, is he just raw or will have trouble staying at C?

mwalvlior

07-04-10, 02:27 PM

BenBadler (http://twitter.com/BenBadler) No, they like him at C RT @brothertona (http://twitter.com/brothertona) I think if they moved him to RF, he could make the majors in 3 years. think they might consider it?

fans already trying to rush the kid to the bigs.

primetime714

07-04-10, 02:43 PM

The cool thing about Sanchez is that unlike Montero we have the luxury of seeing if our catching prospects ahead of him pan out before making a decision on whether or not to keep him at C. If his defense can't keep up with offense and we don't need him to be a C we can always move him to RF or wherever and let him move a bit quicker.

Fabien Brandy

07-04-10, 02:59 PM

Not necessarily because scouting amateur baseball players is not an exact science and even the best organizations at evaluating such talent have a pretty high failure rate.
True overall, and cases like McAllister and CoJo that seemed like reaches have validated the Yankee approach thus far. It's just that Culver was so far out of nowhere as a 1st rounder with so much talent on the board that went to division rivals that Culver to me needs to show something.

Gusto

07-06-10, 10:44 AM

Culver with a 2-run triple in the 1st today.

Rehabbing Mitre got the start ... 5 Ks in 2 IP

mwalvlior

07-06-10, 11:00 AM

Culver with a 2-run triple in the 1st today.

Rehabbing Mitre got the start ... 5 Ks in 2 IP

guess bryan mitchell took that as a challenge since he has 6K's in 2IP :D

mwalvlior

07-06-10, 11:19 AM

Anderson Felix with the big blow, a 3 run HR, in a 5 run half inning. GCL Yanks now up 7-0.

Would Higashioka move up to Tampa in that scenario, despite a poor year?

mwalvlior

07-09-10, 10:17 PM

Would Higashioka move up to Tampa in that scenario, despite a poor year?

no but they could split catching letting sanchez do DH/C like they did with montero and romine? obviously higgy wouldnt dh when gary catches.

yankstaketitle

07-09-10, 10:20 PM

no but they could split catching letting sanchez do DH/C like they did with montero and romine? obviously higgy wouldnt dh when gary catches.

could be a chance but Murphy will be around also

mwalvlior

07-09-10, 10:27 PM

well if murphy has 2/3rds of the year at charleston under his belt maybe he moves up.

yankstaketitle

07-09-10, 10:29 PM

well if murphy has 2/3rds of the year at charleston under his belt maybe he moves up.

oh your right I forgot he has been there for a while now.

If that happens than who in SI? Perkins possibly?

bmxstreetrider86

07-09-10, 11:12 PM

I love Gary but I don't think you put an 18 year old in the fsl, start him in c-town and if he dominates move him up

DWells4prez

07-10-10, 12:00 AM

I love Gary but I don't think you put an 18 year old in the fsl, start him in c-town and if he dominates move him up

Its very doubtful Gary starts in Tampa next year, they will want to get him acclimated to full-season ball first and as you said if he dominates will move up depending on if theirs room.

ArodMVP217

07-10-10, 09:08 AM

I love Gary but I don't think you put an 18 year old in the fsl, start him in c-town and if he dominates move him up

where did cleveland come from?

bmxstreetrider86

07-10-10, 09:14 AM

where did cleveland come from?

Charleston

Matsui55

07-10-10, 07:26 PM

I love Gary but I don't think you put an 18 year old in the fsl, start him in c-town and if he dominates move him up

The only reason I raised Tampa is that there admittedly isn't much in front of him there next season. I agree Charleston would be the right decision, but I just wonder if the Yanks really care whether Sanchez is a long-term C or not.

I think that Montero and Romine will easily get to NY before Sanchez, and even if he is a star, it might be hard to dislodge either one when Sanchez gets to NY. I just wonder whether the Yanks might be more interested in seeing how his bat plays- and if it is as good as we think, whether they will be more interested, as Buzah often speculates, in seeing whether that bat can play at 3B?

bmxstreetrider86

07-10-10, 11:12 PM

Who knows, I'd wager he is a better hitter than romine and a better defender than montero, while having a chance to be better than both in any direction. I'd have him play catcher till the high minors if romine or montero have established themselves in the majors

ICEBERG18

07-12-10, 02:11 PM

Gary Sanchez: 3-4 2R K

Cito Culver: 3-5 R K

McMoose

07-12-10, 02:13 PM

Gary Sanchez: 3-4 2R K

Cito Culver: 3-5 R K

All singles?

bmxstreetrider86

07-12-10, 02:14 PM

Gary is kinda good

Yankee Fan in Boston

07-12-10, 02:15 PM

The only reason I raised Tampa is that there admittedly isn't much in front of him there next season. I agree Charleston would be the right decision, but I just wonder if the Yanks really care whether Sanchez is a long-term C or not.

I think that Montero and Romine will easily get to NY before Sanchez, and even if he is a star, it might be hard to dislodge either one when Sanchez gets to NY. I just wonder whether the Yanks might be more interested in seeing how his bat plays- and if it is as good as we think, whether they will be more interested, as Buzah often speculates, in seeing whether that bat can play at 3B?

You are counting on a lot of things to go right though -- Montero may not be a viable C, and as good as Romine looks, far better prospects have flamed out. I think you have to keep him at C if you think he can handle it.

ICEBERG18

07-12-10, 02:15 PM

All singles?

Yep....

THEBOSS84

07-12-10, 02:17 PM

Gary is kinda good

High BABIP...

bmxstreetrider86

07-12-10, 02:20 PM

High BABIP...

It's a sign he is great hitter/kiethlaw

i dont know what it is after today, but coming into the game it was an absurd .487, his luck adjusted line is still pretty though .317/.428/.593 1.021 ops

Melan-cynic

07-12-10, 02:31 PM

Gary Sanchez: 3-4 2R KBonkers. He and Dellin are going to force the Yankees hand [RE: protocol] if they both continue to ................ on the GCL and FSL respectively.

b_joseph

07-12-10, 02:44 PM

To be fair, when you are hitting .400, your BABIP is gonna be quite high.

It wont take long to see if he is gonna get a correction or if he is just finding this level far too easy. If I had to guess, I'd say he is just finding it easy.

THEBOSS84

07-12-10, 02:45 PM

To be fair, when you are hitting .400, your BABIP is gonna be quite high.

It wont take long to see if he is gonna get a correction or if he is just finding this level far too easy. If I had to guess, I'd say he is just finding it easy.

I definitely wasn't being serious with my post. Just adding fuel to an ongoing fire.

Dexter Morgan

07-12-10, 02:46 PM

Are there any 17 year old's in the Sally league? If not...there should be

b_joseph

07-12-10, 02:48 PM

My bad...as you were.

primetime714

07-12-10, 03:51 PM

You are counting on a lot of things to go right though -- Montero may not be a viable C, and as good as Romine looks, far better prospects have flamed out. I think you have to keep him at C if you think he can handle it.

Completely agree. Plus his trade value will be higher if kept at the C position unless he is simply terrible there doesn't look like he can stick at the position. In that situation you move him to prove that he can play other positions and also to try potentially find a position for him on the Yankees.

Guys like David Adams and Corban Joseph still play 2B even though they have little hope of playing that position with the Yankees.

Posada_20

07-12-10, 03:55 PM

Hopefully Adams can make it back this year. If not, maybe he will be able to play in the Arizona Fall League to make up for so much lost development time this year.

bmxstreetrider86

07-12-10, 04:50 PM

Are there any 17 year old's in the Sally league? If not...there should be

there was, it didnt go so well for him. http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?pos=&sid=t427&t=p_pbp&pid=570267

Melan-cynic

07-12-10, 05:03 PM

there was, it didnt go so well for him. http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?pos=&sid=t427&t=p_pbp&pid=570267Except Santana played the majority of the 2009 GCL season [40 games] before he went into the SAL this year, whereas this is Gary's first season in pro ball. Not to mention Santana struck out in nearly 40% of his atbats (44 of 118) with just 15 BB's during that GCL year. Gary has K'd around 25% with a k/bb rate of 16:9.

bmxstreetrider86

07-12-10, 05:13 PM

Except Santana played the majority of the 2009 GCL season [40 games] before he went into the SAL this year, whereas this is Gary's first season in pro ball. Not to mention Santana struck out in nearly 40% of his atbats (44 of 118) during that GCL year

i wasnt saying gary would struggle, just noted that its tough to play full season ball as a 17 year old

Melan-cynic

07-12-10, 05:16 PM

i wasnt saying gary would struggle, just noted that its tough to play full season ball as a 17 year oldI hear you and I agree. I admit I'm very intrigued by the idea of him in the Sally.

bmxstreetrider86

07-12-10, 05:40 PM

hopefully it happens, im trying to catch a riverdogs/blueclaws game next week

Yankees1962

07-12-10, 06:41 PM

hopefully it happens, im trying to catch a riverdogs/blueclaws game next week
No chance with him going through some language and cultural experiences this year as a 17 year old without taking in consideration his position on the field.

Yankee Fan in Boston

07-12-10, 06:46 PM

No chance with him going through some language and cultural experiences this year as a 17 year old without taking in consideration his position on the field.

Good points. There is a lot of learning going on here

Melan-cynic

07-12-10, 08:58 PM

No chance with him going through some language and cultural experiences this year as a 17 year old without taking in consideration his position on the field.There's a chance he sees Charleston this year, it's just highly unlikely.

mbn007

07-13-10, 11:57 AM

there was, it didnt go so well for him. http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?pos=&sid=t427&t=p_pbp&pid=570267

Putting it mildly.

If your slugging is lower than your OBP, you really are not having things go well.:(

THEBOSS84

07-13-10, 12:04 PM

Putting it mildly.

If your slugging is lower than your OBP, you really are not having things go well.:(

Nick Johnson's 2009 begs to differ -

http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/j/johnsni01.shtml

Melan-cynic

07-13-10, 01:20 PM

^ Nicely done.

mbn007

07-13-10, 03:31 PM

Nick Johnson's 2009 begs to differ -

http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/j/johnsni01.shtml

Career-wise his slugging is above his OBP. Besides, not too many folks average about a walk a game, which is the only way this will otherwise happen. As it did with Nick in 2009 and his small sample of 2010.

THEBOSS84

07-13-10, 03:32 PM

Career-wise his slugging is above his OBP. Besides, not too many folks average about a walk a game, which is the only way this will otherwise happen. As it did with Nick in 2009 and his small sample of 2010.

I know, I know. Just wanted to point out that you CAN be very productive even with a lower SLG than OBP.

awy

07-13-10, 07:35 PM

if your obp is really high, it's a good thing. if your slg is really high, it's a good thing

THEBOSS84

07-13-10, 07:47 PM

if your obp is really high, it's a good thing. if your slg is really high, it's a good thing

If you're really high, it also may be a good thing.

awy

07-13-10, 07:49 PM

not right nowwww

kan_t

07-19-10, 12:24 PM

Is Sanchez hurt? He didn't start today and last game he played was 15/7.

mwalvlior

07-19-10, 12:43 PM

Culver 2-3 2B

McMoose

07-20-10, 07:01 AM

Is Sanchez hurt? He didn't start today and last game he played was 15/7.

Apparently he has a sore wrist so they're just being cautious.

kan_t

07-20-10, 08:37 AM

Apparently he has a sore wrist so they're just being cautious.
Thanks for the update.

Melan-cynic

07-20-10, 11:14 AM

"If it bleeds we can kill it."

dpbddd99

07-20-10, 11:53 AM

DeLuca out in first inning after giving up four runs.

cuse621

07-20-10, 11:59 AM

Man, Deluca has really been struggling thus far! His control is a serious problem right now.

Melan-cynic

07-20-10, 12:43 PM

DeLuca out in first inning after giving up four runs.Didn't someone have DeLuca ranked over guys like Banuelos and Ramirez in that Top 10 Prospect thread? Man was that funny.

kan_t

07-20-10, 01:41 PM

Culver 0-4, 3SO

NY_GOLDENARMS

07-20-10, 02:20 PM

This is the worst GCL team I can remember.

kongull

07-20-10, 02:24 PM

This is the worst GCL team I can remember.

besides a few players, its pretty awful.

NY_GOLDENARMS

07-20-10, 02:35 PM

The most disappointing part is that its packed full of solid talent. I have followed less talented GCL teams perform much better.

Yankees1962

07-20-10, 03:18 PM

This is the worst GCL team I can remember.
It's one of the youngest too.

mbn007

07-21-10, 07:23 AM

It's one of the youngest too.

Tis true.

DominicanYankee

07-23-10, 08:29 AM

This is the worst GCL team I can remember.

I was expecting more too but the team is not that bad at all. Sanchez just smashed the league . Henry Pena it's doing well too (got promoted to A+). Marcano is pitching well (promoted too). Tapia did great too, but got hurt (will be back in the mound today or tomorow, I guess). Quintana is pitching good as well.

Just some starters (Checo, De Luca, Mitchell) and position players like R. Nunez and Duran, haven't showed up as expected.

If you remember the last time they won a championship back in 2007, they had the most impressive talent over the years: Montero, Laird, Abe Almonte, Z. Almonte, Mesa, etc... Top 50 talent.

Seems like Gary Sanchez is the "core" for this team to win, so his time out just hurt them.

awy

07-23-10, 02:05 PM

would be the best team ever if sano is on it as well. guy's continued to bash in the gcl as well

Yankees1962

07-23-10, 05:28 PM

would be the best team ever if sano is on it as well. guy's continued to bash in the gcl as well
Sano's an elite pitcher too????

awy

07-23-10, 05:36 PM

since when is the quality of a gcl team judged by its record.

Blazer

07-23-10, 05:40 PM

since when is the quality of a gcl team judged by its record.

On another team's board there was actually a post saying player x should not be called up because the AAA team was in a pennant race.

Gary Sanchez, C, Yankees (Rookie)—Sanchez has missed the last few days with an injury suffered while running out a ground ball, but he could miss two full seasons at his age and still be a coveted prospect.

Baseball America remains high on Flores. "Catcher Gary Sanchez might be the best prospect on this team, but Flores is up there too among the best in the GCL, an advanced hitter with good plate discipline for his age."

mwalvlior

07-29-10, 02:45 PM

Baseball America remains high on Flores. "Catcher Gary Sanchez might be the best prospect on this team, but Flores is up there too among the best in the GCL, an advanced hitter with good plate discipline for his age."

does flores have a natural position cause i see him listed as a LF and then he is playing 1B? obviously at his size he doesnt profile as a 1B and the fact he has 3 3B would speak to him having good speed. thanks.

sjkqw

07-29-10, 03:58 PM

He was supposed to be a RF though he plays LF a lot. The team just got so crowded with Judd Golsan, Kelvin Duran, Henry Pena, and Tyler Austin (though he has played just two games). Nathan Aron was out there earlier in the year. They also try and put Jose Toussen in LF occasionally.

Rey Nunez is the primary 1B, but then they don't have another 1B so with the plethora of OF, Ramon Flores is the only one that really fits there (outside of Austin, but they want him in one position I think).

Boy Evan DeLuca sure is stinking in the GCL. Didn't we over pay for him last year? :mad:

Yankees1962

07-31-10, 12:48 PM

Boy Evan DeLuca sure is stinking in the GCL. Didn't we over pay for him last year? :mad:
Whenever I read posts like yours it reminds me that some Yankee fans have little or no patience in developing prospects whenever said prospects are going slower in their baseball development. By the way, Evan did SO 7 today with only 1 BB in 4 innings.